In 2004, Felieke van der Leest spoke to a full room of attendees at SOFA Chicago about her whimsical work and the inspiration for it. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. There is so much more to van der Leest’s work than meets the eye. ‘Actually the pieces I make are very simple,’ said Van […]
The winner of this year’s award was Amie Louise Plante. She received an award of $2000. The other finalists out of a field of 54 applicants were Frankie Flood, Sergey Jivetin, Lonna Keller and Jessie Martin. The award was announced at SOFA Chicago where Plante’s work was shown by AJF member Charon Kransen Arts. According
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In 2003, AJF gave funds to the Tacoma Art Museum to help acquire Mary Lee Hu’s Choker #83. The museum purchased the piece with funds from the Rotasa Foundation and AJF members Susan Beech and Sharon Campbell, Karen Lorene, Nancy Worden, Mia McEldowney and Mobilia Gallery. Other contributors included Lloyd Herman, Flora Book, Ramona Solberg, Judy Wagonfeld
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Lori Talcott, Brising’s Mantel In 2003, Lori Talcott gave a lecture about her work at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Lori Talcott offered SOFA attendees a visually rich and insightful presentation, describing how her work is a synthesis of family history, travel experiences and research in traditional and historical adornment. Talcott is
Yuyen Chang, a MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin, won this year’s EAA of $2000. ‘The work of artist Yuyen Chang was of consistent high quality and finesse combined with a fresh approach to art jewelry. In the best of traditions, the pieces are strongly sculptural but eminently wearable. The surfaces were handled beautifully
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Yuyen Chang, a MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin, won this year’s EAA of $2000. ‘The work of artist Yuyen Chang was of consistent high quality and finesse combined with a fresh approach to art jewelry. In the best of traditions, the pieces are strongly sculptural but eminently wearable. The surfaces were handled beautifully
In November 2002, AJF members traveled to Philadelphia for three days of art and jewelry exploration. Trip details and stories can be found in the Spring 2002 AJF newsletter, the Fall 2002 AJF newsletter and the Spring 2003 AJF newsletter.
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In 2002 AJF gave a grant of $500 to the San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum for the exhibition Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg.
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In 2002, Liv Blavarp gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. From Norway, Blavarp is a master woodworker who creates one-of-a-kind, sculpture-to-wear necklaces or collars, with unique titles. Her work is widely recognized throughout the world and is found in the permanent collections of the most important museums internationally. She
In 2002, Donald Friedlich gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Elegance and energy are two words that best describe the creative life and work of Donald Friedlich. Every piece he creates demonstrates his superior craftsmanship and crystal-clear artistic vision. His is elegant jewelry that utilizes simple, clear geometry while
The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to
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The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to
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